Your garage door is a crucial entry point to your home. It helps keep your garage energy-efficient while reducing heating and cooling costs. Garage door services ensure you can easily pull into your garage, and a secure door will help keep your home safe. They offer the convenience you need. To best be aware of potential issues, you should know the largest threats to your door.

Extreme Weather

Weather causes a significant amount of wear and tear to your door. Constant exposure to rain will continually break down protective sealants over time. You may notice warping or other defects due to weather or extreme temperature fluctuations and large pieces of hail can cause significant dents in your door. Often, these repairs require a replacement. According to Maximize Market Research, about 2.5 million residential garage doors are sold yearly, most of which are replacements.

Lack of Maintenance

It’s common for homeowners to neglect garage door maintenance. Most people don’t realize they must contact garage door services to keep their doors operating at their best. Certain parts of the door need regular lubrication, and other parts, such as springs, have a set number of uses before failure. Improper maintenance of your garage door can lead to significant problems. For example, the springs and coils can wear out, causing your door to malfunction.

Security Problems

Security issues pose a significant threat to your garage door. Burglars often try to break into a house via an attached garage as there are often fewer security measures installed within this area. Assailants can cause significant damage to your door, but you can mitigate this risk by investing in security measures, such as cameras and motion sensor lights. A properly functioning garage door will provide ample security.

Car Accidents

Most people don’t think about the threat of accidentally hitting their garage door. You may be in a hurry and accidentally back into the door. It’s common for individuals to hit the button, assume the door is going up, and then reverse right into it. Minimize the chance of this happening by double-checking the door and paying close attention to your vehicle. Make sure your garage door works properly and raises when it’s supposed to.

We offer several garage door services including installation, maintenance, and repairs. Our experienced technicians can also help with your garage door opener. Contact Green Valley Garage Doors today to schedule an appointment.